Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School
Extension 1, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 549 m
Public high school
Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape
Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 744 learners and 31 educators, about 24 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 92.0% of its 112 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.0% of the school's 112 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 83 | 74.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 86 | 75 | 87.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 112 | 103 | 92.0% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 744 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 24 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 88% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600801 |
| Exam centre number | 4271044 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zwelitsha Location, Emfundweni Street, Sterkspruit, 9762 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 99, Sterkspruit, 9762 |
| Town | Sterkspruit |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Senqu Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School
Is Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.0% of its 112 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.1%, 2024 87.2%.
How many learners are at Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School?
744 learners and 31 educators (about 24 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 88% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600801. Its exam centre number is 4271044.
Where is Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School?
Zwelitsha Location, Emfundweni Street, Sterkspruit, 9762. It is in Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 082 719 8055.
Schools near Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School
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Sterkspruit Community School
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Tienbank Junior Secondary School
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Tapoleng Junior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.